Central City News

There’s not usually much activity at our news bureau in Indian Mound, except when the Boy Scouts are doing something at Bethel United Methodist or when Jimmy Santangelo is making deer sausage at Indian Mound Grocery. So you can imagine my surprise when one of our leading citizens called me last week. I was napping. […]

My name is Ryan Meador and on behalf of my wife of 11 years, Dixie Meador, and our two children Lucas and Lily, I am putting my name in to be one of your next Central City Councilmen at large. I am a conservative Republican with traditional values and an active parishioner at St. Alphonsus […]

Joshua “Josh” Roy was born and raised in Baton Rouge and has resided in Central, Louisiana for nearly 10 years. Josh received his JD magna cum laude from Southern University Law Center graduating 1st in his class. Josh also graduated from of LSU in political science. He is an attorney at the Maughan Law Firm. […]

If you elect me to represent Central City Council District 5, serving you will be my full-time occupation. I will have an open door policy. Any time you want to call me with your concerns or just visit with me, I’ll be available. My home telephone number is 261-3000, my cell phone number is 405-9675, […]

On June 30, Central High School principal David Prescott will retire after 38 years in public education including 15 years at Central High, the last five as principal. Coach Prescott was eligible to retire eight years ago but loved the kids at Central High too much to quit! His career has included teaching, coaching, or […]

Briton Myer is a Central native, an attorney, and a candidate for City Council in District 5. He was born and raised in Central and lives in Twin Lakes Estates off Denham Road. Choosing to remain in his hometown, he feels an obligation to the citizens of Central to ensure that they are heard and […]

Helen Balzli founded Central Physical Therapy in September 2001. She was almost killed in a tragic automobile accident years ago. That accident required her to undergo years of physical therapy. But the experience helped lead her to a life of service to others and the desire to help others recover from disabilities. Her partner in […]

The final result of the recently-completed Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature proves that none of the threats used by the governor were real, according Sen. Bodi White (R-Central). “The threat to close nursing homes, release prisoners, shut down universities, and kill TOPS were just that — threats! But none of it was real,” White […]

Republican Lawmaker Rick Edmonds announced today he is a candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State in the special election that will be held Nov. 6, 2018. Edmonds, who currently serves as State Representative in Baton Rouge’s 66th District, made his announcement at the East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s monthly luncheon at Juban’s Restaurant in […]

Central’s annual spring football game left legendary Central head football coach Sid Edwards invigorated and excited about the future. He has a new squad and some additions to his coaching staff that should create a lot of excitement for Central Wildcat fans. “Every day I come to work, I feel like it’s my first day […]